Owner of CT Tax Prep Firm Charged with Filing Fraudulent Returns

Jessey Guzman accused of falsifying client tax documents to reduce liabilities and increase refunds

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:19pm

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The owner of a Connecticut tax preparation company, Jessey Guzman, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven on charges of filing numerous fraudulent tax returns on behalf of her clients. Prosecutors allege Guzman falsified information on tax returns to lower her clients' tax liabilities and increase their refunds, including fabricating W-2s and other documents.

Why it matters

Tax fraud schemes that target individual taxpayers undermine the integrity of the tax system and can lead to significant financial losses for both clients and the government. This case highlights the need for close oversight of tax preparers and the potential consequences for those who abuse their position of trust.

The details

According to the indictment, during the 2019 to 2022 tax years, Guzman falsified information on tax returns she prepared for clients to reduce their tax liabilities and increase refunds. This included fabricating W-2 forms to make it appear her clients were employed by a construction company she had established, as well as creating fake documents related to business, rental property, and education and child care expenses.

  • The alleged fraud occurred during the 2019 through 2022 tax years.
  • Guzman was indicted by a federal grand jury in New Haven on April 9, 2026.

The players

Jessey Guzman

The 36-year-old owner of a Connecticut tax preparation business, Jacky's Multiservices LLC, who is accused of filing numerous fraudulent tax returns on behalf of her clients.

Molina and Family Construction LLC

A construction company that Guzman allegedly established in 2013 and used to fabricate W-2 forms and other documents to support the fraudulent tax returns.

David X. Sullivan

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, who announced the indictment against Guzman.

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What they’re saying

“During the 2019 through 2022 tax years, Guzman falsified information on certain tax returns she prepared for clients to reduce her clients' tax liability, increase their tax refund or increase the size of their tax credits.”

— David X. Sullivan, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut

What’s next

Guzman's arraignment on the charges is pending. If convicted, she faces up to three years in prison for each of the 37 counts in the indictment.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for taxpayers to be vigilant when selecting a tax preparer and the potential consequences for tax professionals who abuse their position of trust by filing fraudulent returns on behalf of clients.